How a great American composer discovered the value of his African roots.
The world-premiere musical takes inspiration from African mythology and countless songwriting styles.
The vocalist has much to share about jazz, the human condition, politics, and the creative life. Here, she drops just a bit of her accumulated wisdom.
Chilling history is the basis for this 2020 piece that reworks sacred musical tradition.
A lot has changed since the company premiered the work in 2019, including a Pulitzer Prize for Anthony Davis’s score.
It’s the first event in a new series of partnerships between the company and Bay Area stakeholders.
The all-American program includes William Grant Still’s First Symphony and Peter Lieberson’s stirring Neruda Songs.
In Daughters of the Delta, Michelle Jacques delves into her Louisiana roots to honor the legacy of the women musicians who brought their music north.
The latest iteration of Bullock’s evolving program highlights Black composers and visual artists.
The award-winning opera from Jeanine Tesori and Tazewell Thompson gets a stirring recording from Pentatone.
